Kindergarten

By the time our students enter grade one, they are typically reading at a grade three level; this inspires confidence, not only in the children themselves, but in their parents, too.

Our Kindergarten program offers a balanced approach that includes active play, hands-on exploration, and teacher-led learning activities. We continue to build social skills and independence, and we set our students up for early elementary success through enriched language and math programs.

We know what kindergarteners are capable of, and we make learning fun! Children completing senior kindergarten at Laurel are routinely reading above the grade one level, with math skills to match. Those who move on to other schools experience continuing confidence in their abilities and enthusiasm for learning.
Our kindergarten program also includes:
  • One-on-one early reading program using our own simplified and individualized systematic phonics approach that develops phonemic awareness and builds early learning skills.
  • Top-notch direct instruction Learning Without Tears program developing fine motor skills.
  • French instruction using the renowned AIM gestures program.
  • Social, speech and language skills development.
  • Number skills, problem-solving, geography and science.
  • A wide range of hands-on activities in a child-centred classroom.​​​
  • Physical education instruction that includes skating lessons for students (JK-Grade 3).
  • Extra-curricular clubs such as yoga, Lego, karate, dance and more that engage children and build community.
For more information on the clubs and activities at Laurel, visit the Clubs and Activities section of our website.

Download our Kindergarten Curriculum and Sample Kindergarten Schedule below.
Plan a school visit today. Contact us at admin@laurelschool.ca or (416) 510-2500.